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M7.1 earthquake - 166 km E of Neiafu, Tonga

13887 d ago · 8 Oct 1988, 04:46 UTC 166 km E of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck 166 km E of Neiafu, Tonga on 8 Oct 1988, 04:46 UTC at a depth of 35 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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